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A Field, A Rock, Two Farmers, And Mindfulness
When navigating life, we hit a rock and how mindfulness can transform obstacles into opportunities.
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
This Breath A Teacher
A poem I wrote on mindfulness, reasoning behind it, and the wisdom that can be found in the simple act of breathing.
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
Mindfulness and Flow: Distinct States or Two Sides of The Same Coin?
Discover how mindfulness and flow states might be distinct, differ, overlap, and potentially enhance each other's benefits for performance and…
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
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Managing Stress and Anxiety: The 54321 Mindfulness Grounding Practice
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Mindfulness and Dissociation: Two Competing Opposing States?
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Is There a Place for God in Secular Mindfulness Meditation?
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Foundational Attitudes of Mindfulness Gratitude and Generosity (8 & 9)
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Meeting Anger with Awareness and Compassion
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Beginner Tips for Creating a Consistent Meditation Routine
 • Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
There Is No Perfect Way
A poem inspired by my students and my own practice of teaching mindfulness, reflecting the shared journey and universal challenges we face.
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
Does the pursuit of happiness lead to contentment?
"If you make up your mind not to be happy there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have a fairly good time.” (Wharton, 1908, p. 40)
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
Cultivating Gratitude: From Dissatisfaction To Contentment
How cultivating gratitude might be transformative but difficult to practice, and you’re not alone.
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
The Mind: What A Puzzle
A poem, what inspired me to write and its relation to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
White Bears, Mindfulness and Ironic Process Theory
What do a white bear, mindfulness, and a theory called Ironic Process Theory have to do with each other?
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
The “Vipassana Vendetta”
Vipassana Vendetta, what is it, and does it have anything to do with meditation?
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
Intention, Motivation, Ethics, And Mindfulness Practice: A Reflection
Does our intention, motivation and ethical motives matter when it comes to practicing "mindfulness" or not?
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
Beginner Tips For Meditation: Start Small And Slow [With Guided Meditation]
Why start small as a beginner with mindfulness meditation? Do short meditation sessions have benefits? And guided meditation audio.
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
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Patience and Persistence: Two Pillars of Mindfulness
A reflection on the importance of patience and persistence in mindfulness practice.
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Dr Clayton Micallef PhD
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